How to copy DVDs using Ashampoo Burning Studio Free: a step-by-step guide

October 11, 2018 09:20

Updated

1. Select "Copy Disc"

Once launched, select "Copy Disc" from the left sidebar.

2. Select DVD drive

Insert the DVD you wish to copy into your drive and select it (1). The program will then check the disc and display a green checkmark if the disc is readable (2). Click "Next" to proceed (3).

3. Read source DVD

The disc contents will now be temporarily copied to your hard disk. Please ensure you have at least 6 GB free space on your hard disk for that. The green progress bar provides visual feedback on the current progress (1). Once it is full, click "Next".

4. Burn target DVD

Remove the current DVD from your drive and insert a blank DVD to write to. You may now have to select your disc recorder in case you used a different drive to read the source data (1). Once the program has validated your recordable, a green checkmark will appear (2). Then, click "Write DVD" to start burning the new disc (3).

5. Burning process

The green progress bar provides visual feedback on the current progress (1). Once it it full, a notification will appear. Click "OK" to close it (2). Use "Exit" to close the program, if needed (3).

6. Next step

Use the options under "Next Step" to decide what to do next. For example, you can write the same disc again (1). Click "Go back to the main menu" (2) to return to the start page. Click "Exit" to close the program (3).